Like the title says I remember a couple years before the Wii came out everyone was saying the new Nintendo console coming out would be named the "revolution" and have HD graphics and a huge game selection. I just remember people always talking about it and some people were even saying it would come with a new Smash Bros as a launch game.

Wait, when was Brawl a launch title? Iwata mentioned the online connectivity of then code-name Revolution at E3 2005 and how a game like Smash Bros. would utilize it to the surprise of Sakurai who had left Nintendo at that point. The two got together after that E3 and came to an agreement to build a team for Sakurai and started development on the game, revealed the Wii in 2006 along with a teaser trailer in 2006, and then the Brawl site launched with no indication that I remember that it would be anything but a title in development. I think headline grabbers probably overblew the trailer, but I remember no confirmation of a launch until the Winter '07, Feb. '08, March '08 set of dates and delays.

I also don't remember rumors of HD, but I wasn't following the industry that closely back then.

Wait, when was Brawl a launch title? Iwata mentioned the online connectivity of then code-name Revolution at E3 2005 and how a game like Smash Bros. would utilize it to the surprise of Sakurai who had left Nintendo at that point. The two got together after that E3 and came to an agreement to build a team for Sakurai and started development on the game, revealed the Wii in 2006 along with a teaser trailer in 2006, and then the Brawl site launched with no indication that I remember that it would be anything but a title in development. I think headline grabbers probably overblew the trailer, but I remember no confirmation of a launch until the Winter '07, Feb. '08, March '08 set of dates and delays.

Maybe it was Galaxy that was suppose to be the launch title. I can't exactly remember since it's been a while. But it was either Brawl or Galaxy that was scheduled to be a launch title at one point.

I know it was the codename and all but I just thought it was funny lookin back at all these rumors from online and from kids at school how it was gonna be basically like the ps3 or 360 in terms or graphics and how all these really good games were coming out for it.

Ironically it was the exact opposite. Subpar graphics with motion based controller and little to no game selection. Granted Twilight Princess and Brawl have some pretty good graphics. Most of the first party titles do/did.

E3 2006 sure was something. I still crack a smile when I remember Miyamoto walking out, Wiimote in hand to conduct a symphony of Miis to classic Nintendo tunes, followed up by a barrage of footage from Red Steel, Zelda Twilight Princess, Excite Truck, etc. So much fun, hopefully the re-unveiling of WiiU will have similar impact.

The Wii was targeted at those who enjoy Nintendo styled games. If you don't enjoy Mario, Zelda, etc., dont get a Nintendo console.

I can remember all my friends who hastily returned the Wii in for an Xbox/PS3 and then complaining.

Personally, Wii has been one of my favorite consoles. I still play it (though pretty rarely), even after the many years of having it. The wii didn't need enhanced graphics/online play because the games given are uniquely those made by Nintendo.

The isn't "little to no game selection". "Sub-par graphics"? What is even on-par? All things considered, some games (Super Mario Galaxy, Brawl, and Twilight Princess) looked fantastic, not to mention the the limitations often forced developers to come up with more creative solutions in terms of graphics (Wario Land Shake It, A Boy and His Blob).